Visitors

Claire drove up from Switzerland this week. She picked up Tung, an old family friend, in Germany on the way up. I haven't seen him in twenty years. It was a nice visit! We spent some time in Utrecht. He left Friday morning; Claire left Sunday afternoon.

This morning we woke up to around three inches of snow on the ground. That is the most I have seen in this country! We had a lot of fun making a snowman and taking a walk. Towards the end of our walk, we had a little snowball fight (Abigail even joined in) that ended rather poorly. I sent one zinging toward Naomi, who moved out of the way. Unfortunately, Amélie was about ten feet behind her, watching the action, and got hit right in the face. She was less than thrilled.

So it turns out two year olds don't have the best reflexes. I saw it in slow motion - she just kept staring straight at the incoming projectile until it turned her face white. Then red. Thankfully it was fresh snow, so no real damage. Just lots of tears.

Where do Grandma and Grandpa live?
Abigail: In the telephone.

Where does Aunt Claire live?
Abigail: In her car.

Where does Sinterklaas live?
Abigail and Amélie: IN SPAIN!!

Electric Amélie.

Working.

Watching.

Helping.

The finished product.

Taking a walk. 

Chocolate milk!

Tasty lunch in an old loading bay on the canal in Utrecht.

The picture spot.